Alberta eyes near seven billion dollar surplus on oil boom
Iberta is on track for a fiscal year surplus near seven billion as oil and gas prices surge. third quarter and year end results likely show about six point seven five billion, boosted by oil around thirty two dollars per barrel and gas near ten dollars per gigajoule. Alberta’s Ministry of Economic Development notes each one dollar oil move adds one hundred fifty million to the treasury and every ten cent gas shift adds about one hundred fifty four million.
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Edmonton Iberta
Treasury Department
Alberta Treasury
Jon Havelock
Alberta
Banks cut prime rates after Bank of Canada cut
Major banks moved to lower prime lending rates to 7.25 percent after the Bank of Canada reduced its rate from 6.0 to 5.75 percent. The move followed the U S Federal Reserve cut and reflected expectations of further easing. economists note the U S slowdown influencing Canadian policy.
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Ottawa
Ajor
Bank of Canada
Canada
U.S. Federal Reserve
U.S
Fed
Royal Bank
Scotiabank
North American
Rob Palombi
Standard and Poors Mms
Toronto
Palombi
Wisdom on scarcity and trouble from noted sayings
A compact reflection contrasts Henri Nouwen on hoarding wasteful scarcity with an anonymous view that trouble can bless if used wisely. Both quotes urge mindful handling of fear and hardship to avoid losing value in the process.
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Henri Nouwen
LeClaire family murders tied to date span in court
Chris Anton LeClaire 22 faces three counts of first degree murder for the deaths of his father Raymond LeClaire Sr mother Janet and brother Raymond Jr. Police say the time of death remains unclear and the charges cover November 17 to 19 as autopsies continue in Calgary. LeClaire will return to court January 30 as investigators review a 21 hour standoff and a high powered rifle found in the home in Medicine Hat.
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Medicine Hat
LeClaire
Chris Anton LeClaire
Raymond
Janet
Raymond Jr
Dorothy Smith
Smith
Daryl Schindel
Ninth Street
S.E
Calgary
Townsend
Raymond LeClaire Sr
Chris LeClaire
Surprise doctors deal halts Alberta arbitration
Alberta Medical Association leaders review a two year funding deal with the province after surprise agreement ends threat of arbitration. Doctors sought a 550 million raise. province offered 292.7 million plus higher basic fees. Ballots to follow for ratification. the forum will verify terms before members vote.
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Medicine Hat
Provincia
Alberta Medical Association
Gary Mar
Alberta
Canada
Tom Seaman
Palliser Health Authority
di Ninno
Duncan McCubbin
Representative Forum
McCubbin
AMA
Ralph Klein
Farmers urge Ottawa aid as fuel costs surge
Saskatchewan producers led by Marvin Wiens call for faster federal action to shield farmers from 30 to 50 percent fuel price hikes affecting diesel propane and fertilizer. Bob Friesen backs immediate cash support to counter subsidized rivals and maintains pressure for a federal provincial farm aid package and $300 million in extra aid.
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Saskatchewan Wheat Pool
Marvin Wiens
Ottawa
Oration of Agriculture
Friesen
Bombardier
Saskatchewan
Clay Serby
New Brunswick MP Sends Calendars With Wrong Photos
Tobique Mactaquac MP Andy Savoy faces embarrassment after 6000 calendars featuring New Brunswick scenery included two photos from New Brunswick New Jersey. He blames a near December deadline and time crunch following his election, admitting the mistake and considering not sending them.
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New Brunswick
Woodstock
N.B
Tobique- Mactaquac
Ottawa
Andy Savoy
New Jersey
Savoy
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Craig Wong
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